The ABCs of Dealing With Domestic Violence

Time to Plan Your Will? 4 Tips to Avoid Having It Contested

7 February 2017

Now that you've reached retirement age, it's time to start thinking about your future. Part of that future includes estate planning. You might not want to think about your estate right when you're about to embark on a life away from work and responsibilities. However, this is the time when you need to have your final plans in order. One of the most important parts of your estate is your last will and testament.

What You Need To Know About Catheter Malpractice

21 December 2016

Catheters are a commonly used medical device and are often considered harmless. However, human error, or medical malpractice, can turn routine catheter use into something far more serious and dangerous. Unfortunately, you or a loved one know the risk associated with catheter malpractice all too well. It's important to understand that you are not alone and that you do have legal options. Infections In terms of injury, infections present the most common threat.

What To Do When You're Bitten By A Friend's Dog

1 December 2016

When the dog of a friend bites you, the relationship might suffer. They might not want to take responsibility for what happened and refuse to help with medical or hospital bills. This may surprise you, but you still have the ability to file some kind of claim to ensure that you receive the financial help you need. In order to keep your case on track, you've got to pay attention to these pointers.

Denied Benefits? Understanding the Social-Security Disability Appeals Process

9 November 2016

If you were denied social-security disability benefits after your initial application, there's no need to be alarmed. Each state in the US is slightly different, but overall, 64% of applications for social-security disability benefits are denied. Whether your application was denied because it was incomplete or the SSA determined that you are not disabled, you have a process of appeal to try and get the benefits you deserve. Filing for a Reconsideration

Tips For New Employers To Deal With Negative Background Check Results

21 October 2016

As the hiring manager or owner of a small business, venturing into those first few interviews can be difficult. When you find that perfect candidate, it's always a good idea to run a complete background check. Unfortunately, those background checks aren't always flawless. So, what happens if you get one back with what appears to be problematic information? Do you immediately rescind the offer or do you do something different? Here are a few tips to help you decide.

When Grandparents Seek Child Custody

30 September 2016

As a grandparent, it's heartbreaking to acknowledge that your grandchild is not receiving adequate care. Ultimately, however, grandparents can sometimes realize that they must step in and care for that grandchild. Grandparents today have more rights about the care, visitation, and custody of their grandchildren than ever before, and it may be necessary for you to assert your rights and seek custody of your grandchild. The family courts don't take custody changes lightly, so knowing what the judge is looking for when it comes to child custody can make a big difference in how you approach the child custody hearing.

Pushing For A Better VA Appeal

12 September 2016

Getting an appeal through the Veterans Affairs (VA) claim system isn't easy. There's a high burden of proof that needs to be shown with official paperwork, and any medical evidence needs to illuminate your problem in a way that the VA can understand for their decision. If you're missing critical pieces of evidence, have been rejected with the evidence you have, or aren't sure what you need to make your claim better, here's a bit of appeal system insight and ways that a professional can help your appeal succeed.

You've Been Appointed Executor: Now What?

24 August 2016

Mixed feelings are perfectly normal for those who've learned that they have been appointed executor (or personal representative) for an estate. This appointment can seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you are not certain what your duties will entail. Before too much panic sets in, however, you should certainly take a moment to relish the honor; only the most trusted and responsible of friends and family members are asked to perform this duty for the deceased.